Editing Weezer (section)

== Legacy and influence ==
Weezer has sustained a cult following throughout its career. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of ''[[AllMusic]]'' conferred the title of "alt-rock icons of the '90s" on Weezer, and also called them "one of the most popular groups to emerge in the post-grunge alternative rock aftermath."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Weezer Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More {{!}} Al... |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/weezer-mn0000243008 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref> James Hickie of ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press Magazine]]'' stated that the band's second album ''[[Pinkerton (album)|Pinkerton]]'' is "considered something of an emo cornerstone," and stated his belief that it influenced "a generation of emo bands."<ref name=":2" /> 

Artists such as [[Paramore]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 13, 2022|title=Interview: "We channelled Prince's energy!" - Paramore discuss their 4th album / In Depth // Drowned In Sound|url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4146138-interview--we-channelled-princes-energy-paramore-discuss-their-4th-album|access-date=July 6, 2023|archive-date=November 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113105759/http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4146138-interview--we-channelled-princes-energy-paramore-discuss-their-4th-album|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Fun.]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/track/4LWxuSy3hTXwOhP0tfeV2s|title=All Alone – Bonus Commentary|date=February 21, 2012|website=Open.spotify.com|access-date=October 28, 2017}}</ref> [[Pete Wentz]],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pete-wentz-on-the-art-of-rocking-in-underwear-fall-out-boys-plans-247668/|title=Pete Wentz on the Art of Rocking in Underwear, Fall Out Boy's Plans|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|date=November 3, 2009|access-date=January 28, 2019}}</ref> [[Fall Out Boy]],<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=November 3, 2009|title=Pete Wentz on the Art of Rocking in Underwear, Fall Out Boy's Plans|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/pete-wentz-on-the-art-of-rocking-in-underwear-fall-out-boys-plans-247668/|access-date=November 22, 2022|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Panic! at the Disco]],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-panic-at-the-disco-cover-weezer-classic-say-it-aint-so-698122/|title=Watch Panic! At the Disco Cover Weezer Classic 'Say It Ain't So'|first1=Jon|last1=Blistein|date=July 11, 2018|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|access-date=January 28, 2019|archive-date=September 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911044837/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/watch-panic-at-the-disco-cover-weezer-classic-say-it-aint-so-698122/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Blink-182]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Peter|last=Gaston|url=https://www.spin.com/2009/05/qa-blink-182s-mark-hoppus/|title=Q&A: Blink-182's Mark Hoppus|date=May 29, 2009|website=Spin.com|access-date=January 28, 2019}}</ref> [[Steve Lacy (singer)|Steve Lacy]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 23, 2022|title=Steve Lacy's Music Influences Include Paramore And 'Guitar Hero'|url=https://uproxx.com/music/steve-lacy-music-influences-paramore-guitar-hero/|access-date=December 23, 2022|website=UPROXX|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Taylor Swift]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=LTSh48b1uXo&pp=ygUWYmFuZCBoZXJvIHJpdmVycyBjdW9tbw%3D%3D|title=Making of Band Hero: Taylor Swift, Rivers Cuomo, Pete Wentz, Travis Barker|website=YouTube|date=November 2, 2009}}</ref> [[Charli XCX]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Carl|last=Williott|url=http://www.idolator.com/7499922/charli-xcx-new-album|title=Charli XCX Disses Flo Rida, Says Sophomore Album Has Punk Influence &#124; Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on|date=January 3, 2014|publisher=Idolator.com|access-date=September 5, 2016|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826185733/https://www.idolator.com/7499922/charli-xcx-new-album|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Mac DeMarco]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 10, 2012|title=Mac DeMarco|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/guest-lists/8956-mac-demarco/|access-date=January 16, 2024|website=Pitchfork|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Real Estate (band)|Real Estate]],<ref>{{cite news|first=Morgan|last=Markey|url=http://guestofaguest.com/interview/interview-real-estate-band-member-jonah-maurer-talks-the-rise-of-real-estate-and-whats-next-for-the-band|title=Interview: Real Estate Band Member Jonah Maurer Talks The Rise Of Real Estate, And What's Next For The Band|newspaper=Guest of a Guest|publisher=Guestofaguest.com|date=March 8, 2013|access-date=January 10, 2022|archive-date=December 18, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218002507/http://guestofaguest.com/interview/interview-real-estate-band-member-jonah-maurer-talks-the-rise-of-real-estate-and-whats-next-for-the-band|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Dinosaur Pile-Up]],<ref>{{cite web|author=Words by Dan Cairns, Interview by Greg Cochrane|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/11654560|title=Newsbeat – Dinosaur Pile-Up excited about 'new beginning'|publisher=BBC|date=November 1, 2010|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref> [[Cymbals Eat Guitars]],<ref>{{cite web|last=Ball|first=Billy|url=http://www.indyweekblogs.com/scan/2009/09/tonight-cymbals-eat-guitars-talk-follow-up-wilco-and-longevity/|title=Tonight: Cymbals Eat Guitars talk follow-up, Wilco and longevity &#124; Scan &#124; Independent Weekly|publisher=Indyweekblogs.com|date=September 29, 2009|access-date=January 10, 2022|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203014405/http://www.indyweekblogs.com/scan/2009/09/tonight-cymbals-eat-guitars-talk-follow-up-wilco-and-longevity/|archive-date=December 3, 2013}}</ref> [[DNCE]],<ref name="seven">{{cite magazine|last1=Kaplan|first1=Ilana|title=Get Ready To DNCE|url=http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/dnce-swaay/#_|magazine=[[Interview (magazine)|Interview]]|access-date=March 30, 2016|date=October 23, 2015}}</ref> [[Ozma (band)|Ozma]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 18, 2019|title=The Rise And Revival Of Ozma, A 'Secretly Huge' Indie Rock Band|url=https://laist.com/news/entertainment/ozma-band-los-angeles-pasadena-rise-revival|access-date=November 22, 2022|website=LAist|language=en}}</ref> [[Wavves]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 9, 2016|title=Weezer and Wavves Announce Collaborative Release|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/68152-weezer-and-wavves-announce-collaborative-release/|access-date=November 22, 2022|website=Pitchfork|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Joyce Manor]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2020|title=11 Bands Who Wouldn't Be Here Without Weezer|url=https://www.kerrang.com/11-bands-who-wouldnt-be-here-without-weezer/|access-date=July 8, 2023|website=Kerrang!|language=en}}</ref> [[Origami Angel]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Magazine|first=Alternative Press MagazineAlternative Press|date=June 16, 2023|title=10 perfect summer emo songs, picked by Origami Angel|url=https://www.altpress.com/origami-angel-favorite-emo-songs/|access-date=June 18, 2023|website=Alternative Press Magazine|language=en}}</ref> and [[the Fall of Troy (band)|the Fall of Troy]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/fall_of_troys_thomas_erak_i_cant_honestly_say_im_a_guitar_player.html|title=Fall Of Troy's Thomas Erak: 'I Can't Honestly Say I'm A Guitar Player' &#124; Interviews @|publisher=Ultimate-guitar.com|date=October 2, 2007|access-date=January 10, 2022|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100810202718/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/fall_of_troys_thomas_erak_i_cant_honestly_say_im_a_guitar_player.html|archive-date=August 10, 2010}}</ref> cite Weezer as an influence.